Next to the Octagonal Pavilion is a lake with dense dried lotus rhizomes on the lake. The scene should be very beautiful in spring and summer, but at this time there is only a ruined scene. The cold wind blows coldly, and the sobbing sound is a bit harsh. The clothes are covered with quilts. It blew up, but Liu Chengyou seemed unaware of it.
At this time, Liu Chengxun, although smiling gently, was completely different from the feeling he usually gave Liu Chengyou. The feeling of weakness had disappeared. The two brothers looked at each other for a long time. Liu Chengyou shook his head and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"My mind is very clear, sober as I have never been before." The smile on Liu Chengxun's face faded a little, and he sighed: "Probably because people are about to die..."
His brows furrowed involuntarily, Liu Chengyou's expression remained expressionless, and he still looked at Liu Chengxun: "My parents and brothers hope that my eldest brother will recover soon. Why is my eldest brother so depressed?"
"I know my body myself. Although the imperial doctor said it vaguely, I know that medicine and stone cannot save it." Liu Chengxun said calmly, with a low voice: "If you take a step first, you will make your parents mourn, and you will not be able to serve them as filial piety in the future, but for the sins of the Son of Man.”
"But there are still you and Sanlang." Liu Chengxun smiled restrainedly, but his face was calm.
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou didn't say anything. He was still observing Liu Chengxun, and he was guessing in his heart what the purpose of coming to him was.
"Ahem!" Suffering from the cold wind, Liu Chengxun couldn't help coughing heavily several times. He picked up the wine glass on the table and tried to put it into his mouth. Seeing this, Liu Chengyou directly reached out and held him down: "Brother's body is not suitable for drinking."
With Liu Chengxun's strength at this time, Liu Chengyou was naturally holding him down, unable to move. He simply did not struggle, shook his head, and looked at Liu Chengyou with clear eyes: "Erlang, come and have a few drinks with me. This may be the time for the two of us. Brothers have a drink together for the last time."
At this time, Liu Chengxun could be described as free and easy. Under his gaze, Liu Chengyou slowly let go of his hand.
Seeing this, Liu Chengxun's smile bloomed again, he poured a glass for Liu Chengyou himself and gestured to him. Liu Chengyou's face was numb and he raised his glass in response.
"Ahem..." After taking a sip of wine, Liu Chengxun obviously choked badly and his face turned red, but there was no trace of pain in his eyes.
"Erlang should know that I rarely drank alcohol in the past, but since the founding of the Han Dynasty, I have become fond of the things in this cup. Do you want to know why?" Liu Chengxun said as he picked up the wine pot.
Liu Chengyou snatched it away, poured it for him, and then filled it for himself. The sound of the wine pouring into the glass was clear and steaming, but he did not answer Liu Chengxun.
He could tell that Liu Chengxun came to him to express his feelings...
"You're still like this!" Liu Chengxun didn't take it seriously. He took a sip of wine, the blush on his face deepened, and he said to himself: "I'm drinking to relieve my sorrow. Where does the sorrow come from? Erlang, you."
"Erlang, do you know that since the founding of the Han Dynasty, my brother has been envious and jealous of you..." Liu Chengxun said with a calm attitude, facing Liu Chengyou: "I heard that you commanded the army and made great achievements in battle. , defeated the Khitan, became famous all over the world, and all the armies were in awe. I feel really bad in my heart."
At this point, Liu Chengxun laughed again, bitterly and a little bit ashamed: "As a brother, you are actually jealous, hostile, and willing to suppress your younger brother!"
After hearing what Liu Chengxun said and seeing his regretful look, Liu Chengyou's expression finally changed. This made him feel a little ashamed of himself...
The corner of his mouth twitched, and Liu Chengyou said something useless: "Brother, you drank too much."
Only two glasses of wine were consumed.
Tightening the fur robe that was wrapped around him, Liu Chengxun drank another glass of wine, his eyes became blurred, and he said quietly: "Erlang, I actually know that you want to be the prince."
Glancing at Liu Chengyou, he saw that he was holding a wine glass with no emotion on his face. Liu Chengxun continued: "I'm not afraid of your jokes. I have always regarded the position of heir as something in my pocket. Until, Erlang, you rise in March."
"Actually, I am also self-aware. I am too weak, soft-hearted, and hesitant to act, so I am not a king in troubled times. And today's world is a world of warriors. I think that the collapse of the world is because people's hearts are in chaos, and I want to influence them with kindness. Once people's hearts are in order, the world will be at peace. However, it is only now that I slowly understand that without the support of force, how can benevolence enter people's hearts!"
"After I entered Bian, people asked me to establish a crown prince. For a while, I wanted to take the initiative to resign and directly give the position of crown prince to you, Erlang." Liu Chengxun gradually became excited and took another sip of wine: "But in my heart, There is still a glimmer of hope that we brothers can work together to protect the country of the Han Dynasty..."
"Haha! In fact, I just can't let go of the position of prince. He is a half-king, and he will inherit the country in the future... cough cough cough..." Liu Chengxun coughed violently a few times as he spoke, Coughing and laughing at the same time, the smile was full of ridicule of his own "hypocrisy".
"Seeing that your influence in the army is increasing day by day, someone suggested that I make preparations early."
"Is it Yang Bin?" Liu Chengyou finally took the initiative to say something.
Hearing this, Liu Chengxun clutched his chest and his expression gradually calmed down. After thinking for a while, he looked serious, but then turned to look at him and said to Liu Chengyou: "Erlang, although the big man today has calmed down, he is actually troubled by internal and external troubles. The countries in the south are divided, there are blood feuds with the Khitan in the north, the governors of various states have evil intentions, and the hearts of the people in the world are far from attached to the Han Dynasty. Of course, what is more important is that in the court, many old ministers and veteran generals are rampant, get carried away, fight for power and gain, and are greedy. The blasphemy gathered into the wind..."
Hearing what Liu Chengxun said, Liu Chengyou's expression softened a little, but he, his eldest brother, could see clearly.
"The country is in its infancy and its economy is in its early stages. Stabilizing the country is the first priority. However, the ills that have arisen will be eradicated sooner or later with the efforts of my father and you." Liu Chengxun warned Liu Chengyou in a tone of explaining the aftermath: "Erlang, I think you act too coldly, your personality is too strong, and you are too tough in dealing with things. In these troubled times, you should use your due diligence. However, it is not a good thing to do this blindly. In the future, when you are in government, you should do less killing and be more benevolent and forgiving. , You need to know that military strength is only temporary, and only by benevolence and persuading people can the country maintain long-term peace and stability..."
Liu Chengxun's eyes gradually blurred, seeing that he actually taught the way of governing the country, Liu Chengyou felt a little strange in his heart.
"Erlang, you have to promise me something!" Suddenly, Liu Chengyou looked at Liu Chengyou expectantly.
"You...said." Suspicion flashed in Liu Chengyou's eyes.
"In the future, please save Yang Bin's life!" Liu Chengxun said quietly: "Yang Bin is a minister of the Han Dynasty. He is good at official affairs, but he does not know the general situation and is arbitrary in politics. There must be many conflicts between you and you that cannot be reconciled. But after all, he is just a human being. Civil servants are definitely no match for you. I just hope that you will be more patient and not too cruel when clearing out these old ministers in the Han Dynasty. They are, after all, the heroes of the country..."
"Brother, you are joking." Liu Chengyou said warmly.
"You have to promise me!" Liu Chengxun grabbed Liu Chengyou's hand.
At this time, Liu Chengxun's thinking seemed a little confused, but his eyes were very bright. Looking at him expectantly, Liu Chengyou nodded gently.
Liu Chengxun relaxed his body, raised his trembling hand to get the wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, his face became more interested, and looked at Liu Chengyou with interest: "Erlang, tell me the truth, have you ever thought about seizing the crown prince by force?" position?"
Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's eyes flashed with astonishment, he looked back at Liu Chengxun, and he simply replied: "No!"
Liu Chengxun had been paying attention to Liu Chengyou's expression. Hearing his answer, he chuckled: "I believe you!"
"Erlang, do you still remember when you were in Jinyang..."
Next, Liu Chengxun talked about some past events that Liu Chengyou "didn't remember". He was so emotional and sincere that Liu Chengyou couldn't help but be moved. Until Liu Chengxun couldn't bear the cold.
When leaving Prince Wei's Mansion, Liu Chengyou felt a little heavy for no reason. In fact, Liu Chengxun's words did not have that great impact on him, but he couldn't help but feel emotional.
At the same time, he also knew that Liu Chengxun would definitely not survive this winter.
...
In the twelfth year of Tianfu, on the twentieth day of the winter lunar month, it was raining and the wood was icy. On this cold rainy night, Liu Chengxun, King of Wei of the Han Dynasty and Yin of Kaifeng Prefecture, passed away.
Emperor Liu Zhiyuan was so mournful that he fainted. He abandoned the court for three days and ordered the entire city of Tokyo to wear sackcloth and wear mourning in honor of Liu Chengxun. Liu Chengxun was a virtuous person in the world, and the people of Tokyo miss him very much.
